Recently, the spy photos of NIO's new flagship SUV in the family—NIO ES9—were exposed. The new car appears in the same frame as the NIO ES8, and at first glance, its body size is a full circle larger than the ES8. The new car is expected to be released by the end of this year (2025), and its interior space and level of luxury will surpass those of the ES8.
In terms of appearance, judging from the exposed spy photos, the body height and width of the NIO ES9 both exceed those of the ES8. The front face styling is similar to the all-new NIO ES8, and the iconic split-type headlight group is exactly the same as that of the all-new NIO ES8. The side profile and rear of the body also adopt the family design, and it is expected to feature a through-type taillight and be equipped with lidar. The front end of the NIO ES9 seems shorter, which also indicates that its interior space is larger, but the space of the front trunk will be correspondingly reduced.
In terms of power, the NIO ES9 will be built on NIO's NT3.0 platform, and the specific power configuration information is still awaiting official announcement.
Dada commentary: The NIO ES9 is the brand's new flagship SUV model. Its length is expected to be close to 5.4 meters, and the interior can provide spacious 6-seat and 7-seat layouts. The third-row space and trunk space will be more ample. The rear suspension structure may share the same origin as the NIO ET9, and the handling performance, driving experience, and ride comfort all offer a segment-transcending experience. It is estimated that the starting price of the NIO ES9 will be around 450,000 yuan. If the battery rental plan is adopted, the starting price can be reduced by another 100,000 yuan. It is more cost-effective than the benchmarked AITO M9 and more high-end than models such as the Geely Galaxy E80, and its own strength should not be underestimated.
